DIVISION:
SUP Distance Racing,
SUP Sprint Racing,
SUP Tech Racing
Jonathan Hagan
Age /
26
Born /
Gold Coast
Resides in /
Gold Coast
Favorite surf break /
Currumbin Alley
Board /
5'10 Echelon
Sponsors /
Deep Oceanboards, Engine Swim, GoFoil, Kalama Performance
Hobbies /
Surfing Fishing Camping
I work as a fulltime paramedic, currently trying to make my way into the sport world, my passion is to become an amazing watermen, develop all the different skills in the ocean,
Australia
DIVISION:
SUP Surfing
Kai Bates
Age /
28
Born /
Ulladulla
Resides in /
Ulladulla
Favorite surf break /
Collers
Board /
7’1 Smik
Sponsors /
Smik
Biggest Achievement /
Winning first national title back in 2017
Hobbies /
Skiing, diving, kitesurfing, backgammon
I had a last minute call up for the opportunity to compete in the ISA titles in Perto Rico. My partner and I have been travelling around Australia for the last three months and I was excited by the opportunity.
After some long rigorous years of COVID lockdowns and with SUP taking a backseat, My attention has turned on to other endeavours. However I'm really excited to jump back in and to see what Perto Rico has in store. I'm also keen to see where the level of SUP competition now stands and link up with some incredible athletes again.
I'm So fortunate to have Smik on-board for me. A recently big and exciting change.
I wouldnt be able to be here without the support of my family, friends and my girlfriend.
Hope we have a great event and can't wait to see what's in store.
Australia
DIVISION:
SUP Distance Racing,
SUP Tech Racing
Michael Booth
Age /
32
Born /
Perth
Resides in /
Perth
Favorite surf break /
Sorrento
Board /
Starboard AllStar
Sponsors /
Starboard SUP, Shaw and Partners Financial Services, VMG Blades, Vaikobi, BOOTH Training
Biggest Achievement /
World Champion 16/18
Hobbies /
Family
"Michael Booth is the current and 6x SUP World Champion, a 3x European Tour Winner and a 3x National Champion. He has been one of the dominant forces in the sport for the last decade and wants to share what he has learnt with you.
Michael prides himself on the quality and consistency of his performance and believes that success can only be achieved through hard work, self-belief and dedication.
Michael clinics are tried and tested throughout the world over the last decade and all paddlers leave learning something new!"
Australia
DIVISION:
SUP Surfing
Skyla Rayner
Born /
Berrara, South Coast of NSW Australia
Resides in /
Berrara, South Coast of NSW Australia
Favorite surf break /
Burger World - Mentawais
Board /
My 6'5 Smik
Sponsors /
SMIK SUP from Western Australia.
Biggest Achievement /
Australian Womens Open Champion Title 2022
Hobbies /
I love surfing and stand up paddle surfing. I enjoy anything adventurous.
For my 18th birthday my family brought me a 7'0 stand up paddleboard and ever since I have been hooked!
I am now 23 years old and its pretty amazing where this sport has taken me over the years.
I ride for SMIK sup, Scott McKercher is the man behind all these boards.
He designs simple perfromance- oriented boards which make you want to stay out there because your having too much fun!
I love all watersports such as shortboarding and recently I have been learning to wing foil.
Australia
DIVISION:
SUP Surfing Men
Wesley Fry
Age /
27
Born /
Byron Bay
Resides in /
Byron Bay
Favorite surf break /
Gnaraloo
Board /
SMIK hipster twin
Sponsors /
SMIK sup
Biggest Achievement /
Aus runner up
Hobbies /
the ocean
I have spent the last 2 months road tripping through western australia with my partner. she is also competing (skyla Rayner) so i look forward to watching her!!